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The Citizen
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Minnie Dlamini out as Selbeyonce returns to Gagasi FM
Selbeyonce has officially joined the dynamic afternoon drive show, The Gagasi Fast Lane. From left to right: Minnie Dlamini and Selby 'Selbeyonce' Mkhize. Picture: Instagram Radio personality Selby 'Selbeyonce' Mkhize has returned to Gagasi FM after announcing her departure from Ukhozi FM last week. Selbeyonce officially joined the dynamic afternoon drive show, The Gagasi Fast Lane, on Monday, 23 June, which she will be hosting alongside Sphectacula and DJ Naves. She replaces Minnie Dlamini, who held it down for a week following the departure of Thandi 'Zisto' Mhlongo, who resigned in March this year after eight years with the station. Alex Mthiyane, head of audience experience at Gagasi FM, said they are thrilled to have Selbeyonce on board. 'We started this journey together as young broadcasters. Watching her growth has been inspiring. She's a true example of the Zulu saying: 'Amanzi la ake ama khona aphinde ame' [the water will stop again where it once stopped].' Mthiyane added that the fresh line-up will bring a new dynamic to the show. 'We're thrilled to welcome back Selbeyonce to our team! Her infectious energy and unmistakable on-air charisma will undoubtedly connect with our audience. 'Together with Sphectacula and Naves, this fresh line-up brings a new dynamic to The Fast Lane, and we are confident it will captivate listeners across KZN and beyond.' ALSO READ: Selbeyonce bids farewell to Ukhozi FM after 13 years 'I'm ready to bring a little Selbeyonce sparkle' Selbeyonce said she is excited to return to Gagasi FM, adding that the radio played a formative role in her career. 'And to be back where it all began—it's surreal. I'm ready to bring joy, insight, and a little Selbeyonce sparkle to your afternoons!' Meanwhile, Minnie bid farewell to Gagasi FM listeners last week. Taking to Instagram, she said she had fun on air with Sphectacula and DJ Naves. 'This week has been pure love. Thank you, Gagasi FM, for letting me have some fun with my besties Sphectacula and DJ Naves on The Gagasi Fast Lane. KZN, I love you. JHB, I'll see you soon for some power moves,' Minnie wrote on Instagram after her final show on the radio station. NOW READ: WATCH: Tyla's big Nickelodeon night — hosting, slime, and a major win
TimesLIVE
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
DJ Sphectacula gets real about fatherhood, beats and beach days
For DJ Sphectacula, fatherhood isn't just about bedtime stories and school runs — it's about legacy, laughter and dropping clean beats his children won't be embarrassed to hear. This Father's Day, the veteran DJ, half of the dynamic duo Sphectacula & DJ Naves, sat down with TshisaLIVE to chat about life as a dad, the tug-of-war between turntables and tantrums, and why he's clinging to those personalised gowns for dear life. 'It's a great reminder of how important the role of a present father figure is in the family structure,' he says. 'And how privileged I am to be that person to my immediate and extended family.' That sense of purpose filters into his music too. Gone are the days of explicit bars and parental advisory stickers. 'My kids are going to go through Dad's catalogue at some point,' he laughs. 'I don't want unsavoury language and subject matter to seem cool.' And when it comes to his public image, the stakes are higher than just chart rankings: 'I want them to benefit from being Sphectacula's kids — not have doors closed on them. My legacy must make their lives easier, not harder.' Being on stage is one thing, but being presen t is where the magic really happens. For Sphectacula, fatherhood is full of simple joys like beach days with his nine-year-old son. 'The sheer elation every time we go to the beach it's priceless,' he says. 'The innocent giggles and zero cares for anything else ... that's the good stuff.' With his three-and-a-half month-old baby, it's the little things that hit the hardest. 'When he latches onto my face on a video call and immediately smiles that makes my day. Every time. 'To vocalise and show how much I love my children. They must never doubt it and go looking for father figures while I'm still alive and capable.' And for all the dads out there chasing dreams while juggling bottles and bedtime routines, he has this advice: 'Hustle hard, but be a present father first and a wallet second. Your money can't buy you missed moments. 'As nurturing, stern but understanding, supportive ... a selfless solution to life's many hills. Someone they come to first. 'As someone who dedicated himself to impacting people positively with his talent and brought smiles to their faces at the mention of his name.'
